Full Day Chess and STEM Camp 2020
This camp is designed for students who are looking to explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, math and chess all at the same time! Each day will consist of at least 2 hours of chess instruction, 2 hours of science/math experimentation, 2 hours of engineering, and a lunch break. Capacity is only 16 students per camp.
Full Day STEM Camp 1 - Dates: 6/8 - 6/12 (9am - 4pm) - $375
Held at Washington Jr High
Taught by Jeff DiOrio & other certified math/science teachers
Full Day STEM Camp 2 - Dates: 7/6 - 7/10 (9am - 4pm) - $375
Held at Wheatland Salem Church
Taught by Jeff DiOrio & other certified math/science teachers
Intermediate/Knight/Bishop Level Camp - 2020 (All Camps Are $125)
These camps are intended for students who already know how to play the game of chess and want to improve their skills. The camps focus on fundamental strategies that will lead to better understanding of the game of chess and more victories. The culmination of each camp is an exciting chess tournament where trophies will be awarded the top 3 finishers.
Intermediate Camp 1 - Playing With Initiative - Dates: 6/8 - 6/12 (9am - 11am)
Held at Washington Junior High (Taught by Jeff DiOrio and Usman Qazi)
Intermediate Camp 2 - Critical Openings - Dates: 6/15 - 6/19 (9am - 11am)
Held at The Naperville Chess Center (Taught by Jeff DiOrio and Usman Qazi)
Intermediate Camp 3 - Attacking Chess - Dates: 7/6 - 7/10 (9am - 11am)
Held at Wheatland Salem Church (Taught by Jeff DiOrio and Usman Qazi)
Intermediate Camp 4 - Analyzing Famous Games - Dates: 7/20 - 7/24 (11am - 1pm)
Held at The Naperville Chess Center (Taught by Jeff DiOrio)
Advanced/Rook Level Camp - 2020 (All Camps Are $125)
These camps are intended for chess students who are looking to improve their tournament results. Camps focus on the intricacies of chess strategy and how to turn these ideas into victories. A USCF playing strength of 900+, or completion of an Intermediate Camp, is a good benchmark for the advanced level. The culmination of each camp is an exciting chess tournament where trophies are awarded to the top three finishers.
Advanced Camp 1 - The Art of the Sacrifice - Dates: 6/8 - 6/12 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
Held at Washington Junior High (Taught by Jeff DiOrio and Usman Qazi)
Advanced Camp 2 - Exploiting Weaknesses - Dates: 6/15 - 6/19 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
Held at The Naperville Chess Center (Taught by Jeff DiOrio and Usman Qazi)
Advanced Camp 3 - Planning Like a Grandmaster - Dates: 7/6 - 7/10 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
Held at Wheatland Salem Church (Taught by Jeff DiOrio and Usman Qazi)